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BT03 KYP

2003 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

191,601 mi
Last recorded191,601 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Lt126,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 KYP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2024 191,601 miles

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Outer sills front and centre (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Outer sill and rear panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened On both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule On both sides on both ends on both pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened On both sides on suspension components and anti roll bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened On both sides and leaf springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened On both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 191,056 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened On both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule On both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened All over and suspension components on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Both rear leaf springs and mounting brackets corroded on both sides

Fail 7 Jul 2023 191,056 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened On both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule On both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened All over and suspension components on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Loose conection (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Both rear leaf springs and mounting brackets corroded on both sides

Pass 7 Jul 2022 190,656 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides on both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Leaf spring corroded but not affecting its strength or use on both sides

Pass 29 Jun 2021 190,602 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both brake discs n/s/front and o/s/front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both arms n/s/front and o/s/front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension components on both sides n/s/front and o/s/front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides o//s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened Both springs n/s/rear and o/s/rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 189,652 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 189,652 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 188,850 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

hand brake travel high but still working

Fail 16 Oct 2018 188,850 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

hand brake travel high but still working

Pass 7 Nov 2017 186,409 miles

Offside Front position light dull

front brake discs very worn and corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2017 186,374 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped goes across subframe (3.6.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front position light dull

front brake discs very worn and corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2016 178,934 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all tyres cracking in treads.

Pass 13 Nov 2015 173,925 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 170,498 miles

Accelerator Pedal Rubber Missing

Fail 3 Nov 2014 170,488 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Accelerator Pedal Rubber Missing

Brake Pedal Spongy

Pass 9 Oct 2013 167,457 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 9 Oct 2013 167,457 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 162,473 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Oct 2012 162,473 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 156,978 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 150,583 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

wiper slightly worn

Pass 18 Aug 2009 141,211 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 122,226 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 122,217 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 97,698 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

parking brake has long travel

Pass 31 Aug 2006 79,215 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Lt?

Based on 549,592 MOT tests across 45,159 vehicles.

65.2%
Pass Rate
6,396
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
45,159
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 51,116
position lamp(s) not working 19,926
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,126
Stop lamp not working 18,682
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 15,828
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BT03 KYP is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 2003 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 126,604 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Lt fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 51,116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BT03 KYP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Lt typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 23 years old, this Volkswagen Lt is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BT03 KYP is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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